Onkyo 605 Volume

[sticks4legs]

Just dropped some cash on a Onkyo 605, couldn't be happier
One question for other owners is what volume # are you watching a movie at??

I'm usually in the 60+ range...if I want it loud it will be in the 75 range

Also, with such low THD levels does it really matter???

[Zaphod]

I have the 805 and the volume levels are a little different that the 605. Every source is different for me as far as the listening level is concerned. The new Onkyo's seem to be low on the volume side up to a high setting and then get loud really quick in small increments on the top end.

When listening to a DD or DD+ track it is typically set in the -15 to the -10 range. When listening to DTS core from a DTS-MA track it ranges in the -26 to -18 range. When listening to a PCM or TrueHD track the range is like -20 to -12.

[Getus]

with my 705 i won't go much further than -20 a -18.
Haha i'am afread that when i do go further i will blow up my speakers

still saving money for better one's

[quirkmanly]

I have a 605 too and your range is very similar to mine. When watching a movie, I tend to run the audio between 64 and 70 (depending on circumstance). For music I drop that range a little though.

[rayfundora]

I have the 605. I use 68 to 72 for most movies. When I listen to music I use 60 to 65.

[Slec]

Same experience with the 605. If you're using a PS3 as your BD player, then during a movie or game turn up the internal volume. (hit triangle and find the icon for volume...right side if memory serves). I've played around to see if it adds any additional distortion or other issues and it doesn't seem to, even at very loud volumes. My 605 now runs in the 40's and 50's which i'm assuming will make it produce less heat...
just a thought

[cartman781]

Originally Posted by Zaphod

I have the 805 and the volume levels are a little different that the 605. Every source is different for me as far as the listening level is concerned. The new Onkyo's seem to be low on the volume side up to a high setting and then get loud really quick in small increments on the top end.

When listening to a DD or DD+ track it is typically set in the -15 to the -10 range. When listening to DTS core from a DTS-MA track it ranges in the -26 to -18 range. When listening to a PCM or TrueHD track the range is like -20 to -12.

Nice Peeple ***** at me when I have it at -25.

[jcook71506]

How do you get in the negatives? I can go MIN Volume to MAX, no negatives...? So confused...

[quirkmanly]

Originally Posted by jcook71506

How do you get in the negatives? I can go MIN Volume to MAX, no negatives...? So confused...

Those are for different models - it's a straight 1 to 100 with the 605.

[sbeck]

I was running blu-ray movies at 70 as well until I changed the audio setting of my Samsuck 1200 to bitstream from PCM and now 50 sounds quite loud and 60 is ear shattering. Polk speakers are at 89db sensitivity.

[savage1984]

I have a 605 and I will put mine at around 65 for lossless and around 70 for lossy movies. Not much music listenin' though, so not sure about those.

[Grady]

I have a 605 and anything over 40 is uncomfortably loud. So many things can affect your listening volume. But, if you have to have it at 75 then I'd think you have a problem. Either it's not setup right or your listening area is outside or your speaker's db sensitivity is low. Most people don't even look at the db sensitivity when they purchase speakers but it's one of the more important specs. Every 3 db is 50% less power for the same loudness. So, for example, my speakers are rated at 90 and I need my volume at or around 35. If I switched out my speakers for some that were rated at 87 then my new listening volume would be at 70 because I now need 2x the power to get the same performance.

[Slec]

Good Point Grady... I should have also mentioned in my earlier post that I upgraded my speakers from ones with a sensitivity of 89db to 98db. That coupled with the PS3 volume changed my audio by quite a bit (40% reduction in volume #)

[haste]

Originally Posted by Grady

I have a 605 and anything over 40 is uncomfortably loud. So many things can affect your listening volume. But, if you have to have it at 75 then I'd think you have a problem. Either it's not setup right or your listening area is outside or your speaker's db sensitivity is low. Most people don't even look at the db sensitivity when they purchase speakers but it's one of the more important specs. Every 3 db is 50% less power for the same loudness. So, for example, my speakers are rated at 90 and I need my volume at or around 35. If I switched out my speakers for some that were rated at 87 then my new listening volume would be at 70 because I now need 2x the power to get the same performance.

whats the source you are using? and what speakers do you have?

[Brian Cash]

I also have the same problem on my 605 while watching a movie its usually around 65

[haste]

Originally Posted by Brian Cash

I also have the same problem on my 605 while watching a movie its usually around 65

WHy do u say thats a problem? THat volume is normal for just about everyone that has posted.